2023 Acura TLX vs. 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Review

Picture of the 2023 Acura TLX

2023 Acura
TLX

MSRP*: $40,050 to $62,000
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Picture of the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon

2023 Volkswagen
Arteon

MSRP*: $43,010 to $50,175
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MPG - City 19 - 22 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 31 MPG 31 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 - 355 hp 300 hp
Exterior Length 194.6 in 191.5 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 73.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 34.9 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 37.2 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 37.7 - 37.9 in
Rear 37.0 - 37.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Arteon than the Acura TLX, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Acura TLX and the Volkswagen Arteon in the front seats.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Arteon requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Acura TLX, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Acura TLX is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Arteon.

Dimensions
The Acura TLX is a little wider than the Volkswagen Arteon, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Acura TLX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Arteon.

Handling
The Acura TLX has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Arteon, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Acura TLX has less horsepower than the Volkswagen Arteon, so it will probably be somewhat slower.

Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Acura TLX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Arteon.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Acura TLX and the Volkswagen Arteon.